mL to Cups

Convert between mL and Cups with step-by-step calculation. 1 mL = 0.0042 Cups.

mL to Cups
mL
Cups
mL to Cups conversion table
mLCups
10.0042
20.0085
50.0211
100.0423
250.1057
500.2113
1000.4227
2501.0567
5002.1134
10004.2268

How to Convert mL to Cups

Divide mL by 236.588 for US cups, or by 250 for metric cups (used in Australia, NZ, Canada).

US Formula: cups = mL ÷ 236.588

Metric Formula: cups = mL ÷ 250

Which Cup Size Does This Use?

This converter uses the US customary cup (236.588 mL), which is the standard in American recipes. Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand recipes use the metric cup (250 mL). Japanese recipes use 200 mL cups.

Common Cooking Conversions

250 mL ≈ 1.06 US cups. 500 mL ≈ 2.11 US cups. 1000 mL (1 liter) ≈ 4.23 US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 250 mL the same as 1 cup?

250 mL equals 1 metric cup (Australia/NZ), but 1 US cup is only 236.588 mL. For baking accuracy, know which recipe system you are following.

How many mL is half a cup?

Half a US cup = 118.294 mL. Half a metric cup = 125 mL.

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